Darren vs Heath

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Darren

Boy #955 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"oak grove, great"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish English American Welsh

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#955
Total SSA Count
238
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dar, Daz

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Heath

Boy #852 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"heathland, open moorland"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English Australian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#852
Total SSA Count
284
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Hea, Hey, Heie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Darren Rank #955
Heath Rank #852

Heath is more popular, ranked #852 vs #955 for Darren.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Darren ___

  • Darren James
  • Darren Michael
  • Darren Patrick
  • Darren Thomas
  • Darren Lee
  • Darren Scott

Heath ___

  • Heath James
  • Heath William
  • Heath Alexander
  • Heath Thomas
  • Heath John
  • Heath Edward

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Darren

Kevin Karen Deirdre Shane Brendan

If you choose Heath

Cole Reid Finn Wyatt Sage

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Darren or Heath more popular?

Heath is more popular, ranked #852 compared to Darren at #955 in the United States.

What do Darren and Heath mean?

Darren means "oak grove, great" (Irish Gaelic origin). Heath means "heathland, open moorland" (Old English origin).

Are Darren and Heath boy or girl names?

Darren is primarily a boy name. Heath is primarily a boy name.

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